On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Cynthia Roldan, M.D., chief of pediatrics, discusses the importance of child immunizations.
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Child Vaccinations during COVID-19
Why Waiting Can Do More Harm than Good
Parents may be reluctant to visit the pediatrician’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic. But if this means your child will be missing routine vaccinations, you should think twice, says Cynthia Roldan, M.D., medical director of pediatrics at Carroll Hospital.
Medical Misconceptions: Tick Removal
Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: The best way to safely remove an attached tick off of your body is by suffocating it with petroleum jelly or nail polish.
Knowing Your Family Health History
Primary care physician Stephanie Buckley, M.D., of Carroll Health Group Primary Care in Mount Airy, explains why knowing your family’s health history is important for your own health.
Medical Misconception: STDs and Toilet Seats
Each month, we weigh in on a health and wellness myth and explain the real cause behind the malady.
This month’s misconception: You can get an STD from a toilet seat